Software Engineering Manager

Overview

Software Engineering Manager - Container and Virtualisation Infrastructure. Remote position available in EMEA and the Americas.

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in enterprise initiatives across cloud, data science, AI, engineering, and IoT. We are hiring an engineering manager with experience in high-quality microservice architectures and high-performance team leadership, with deep familiarity with Linux kernel, virtualization, storage and networking. LXD components span the entire software stack from low-level kernel features to the upper level management API/CLI. Our engineers anticipate the consequences of design and engineering choices in a complex distributed system.

What you will focus on

Lead a team of remote engineers and develop talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback, and hands-on career development. Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders. Advocate and advance modern software development practices. Participate in the engineering process through code and architectural review. Engage with Canonical, the open source community, and partners. Work from home with global travel for 4 to 6 weeks per year for internal and external events.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of remote engineers
• Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, feedback and hands-on career development
• Set and manage expectations with other engineering teams, senior management, and external stakeholders
• Advocate and advance modern software development practices
• Participate in the engineering process through code and architectural review
• Engage with teams at Canonical, the open source community and partners
• Work from home with global travel for 4 to 6 weeks per year for internal and external events

What we are looking for in you

• You understand modern Linux cloud computing technologies, including networking, storage, containers and Kubernetes
• You love developing and growing people and have a strong track record of doing it
• You are focused on success and the delivery of timely, high quality software
• You have a Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM or similar degree
• You have strong written and verbal technical communication skills
• You have experience programming in C and/or Go

What we offer you

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus. We provide all team members with additional benefits. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
• Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
• Priority Pass, and travel upgrades for long haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm in the global move to open source. We publish Ubuntu and recruit on a global basis with high standards. Most colleagues have worked from home since our inception in 2004. We strive to challenge and grow with our team.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Software Development

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